Terrain Parks

The purpose of Crested Butte's terrain park program is to provide riders and skiers with a higher fun factor than they could find on typical groomed or natural terrain. Learning is fun and finishing your day safely is fun, so we emphasize education, safety, and progression throughout all of our park offerings. We encourage all park users to clearly understand the Smart Style model. Be sure to check out our Safety Page for more details! Crested Butte Mount...

Mountain Club

With the goal of inspiring your passion, the Crested Butte
Mountain Club provides convenience, personalized and unique access to the
resort and camaraderie among friends and family. The Club membership plan is
designed to offer a full range of exclusive services and amenities. Not only
will you enjoy the club, but you can extend privileges to your family and
guests.
All members receive special pricing at CBMR rental, retail,
restaurants and ski sch...

Adventure Park

Evolution Bike Park

Crested Butte’s Signature Mountain Lodge Property
Located in the heart of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort
base area – just steps from the ski lifts, hiking and biking as well as
shopping, ski area services and restaurants – Mountaineer Square is an
excellent “base camp” for your winter sk...

Slopeside Luxury Accommodations in a Relaxed, Refined Setting Located at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, just steps from outdoor and village pursuits, the Elevation Hotel & Spa features a modern mountain luxury experience with warm service and a relaxed pace. Our newest amenities include an evening turndown service as well...

Hotel Rooms & Suites
The Grand Lodge Crested Butte features 226 oversized hotel rooms and spacious suites to accommodate all types of travelers. Every room is surprisingly affordable and includes comforts and conveniences to make your stay ideal, any time of the year. Each room at the Grand Lodge is equipped with a ceiling fan, box...

Located just 100
yards from the main Silver Queen quad lift. These units offer condominium
conveniences in a hotel-like setting. The Plaza is an easy walk to the
action packed base area and features an array of amenities including elevators,
on-site check-in, restaurant and bar, daily housekeeping services, covered
parking and two ...

About Crested Butte

There are few places remaining that can be called a true Colorado ski town. Crested Butte is considered a holdout, retaining its small town charm and the adventurous soul that it has always had. Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning, you immediately feel a difference that sets Crested Butte apart from other mountain locations. With no traffic lights or chain stores and people who openly celebrate life every day, the genuine nature of...

Getting Here

Getting Around

Crested Butte's transportation network renders a hassle free vacation. Besides an excellent local taxi service, Crested Butte has one of the best ski town shuttle systems around. Enjoy the mountain, town, and nightlife and let someone else do the driving.

Season Passes

Military Passes

Reduced price tickets are for valid for active military, retired military, their legal dependents and Department of Defense employees. Military Season Passes are available to active military personnel and their dependents only. nbsp; A valid military or Department of Defense id must be presented for each ticket holder at the lift ticket window when pre-purchased voucher is redeemed when purchasing tickets from the window. In the case of dependent chi...

Business Passes

2012-2013 Crested Butte Mountain Resort Business Pases will be offered through the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and the Gunnison Chamber of Commerce. 2012-2013 Crested Butte Mountain Resort Business Pases will be offered through the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and the Gunnison Chamber of Commerce.

Ski & Ride School

We've got secrets to share. Crested Butte Ski & Ride School's award-winning instructors can't keep a secret. Their expertise and local knowledge give you just the right tip and insight to take your skiing or boarding to the next level. Whether you are learning to ski for the first time or are interested in taking it to the next level with one of our Extremes with Ease Workshops, our Ski & Ride School is sure to improve your time on the hill.

Rentals

Conveniently located slope side, the Crested Butte Rental and Demo center offers great service, a great location and top notch ski and snowboard gear. As your leading rental shop for the latest equipment from Nordica, Burton, Rossignol, Atomic, Salomon and more we now offer package deals specially designed for each level of skiing and snowboarding to get the most out of your gear and take you to the next level on the slopes.

For Beginners

Mountain Sports Team

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is pleased to offer its sixth season of comprehensive mountain sports programs that are accessible to a wide variety of athletes, from kids learning to ski and ride to driven student athletes. CBMST offers various levels of participation beginning with weekend development programs to full-time, competitive based programming. Mountain Sports Team Registration
CBMST Development Programs focus on bringing kids exhibitin...

Ski With An Olympian

This is the perfect opportunity to ski with one of the biggest icons in the skiing world, Crested Butte local, Wendy Fisher. This is the perfect opportunity to ski privately or in a group with one of the biggest icons in the skiing world.

Summer Activities

There's a saying in the mountains that says, "I came for the winter, but I stayed because of the summer." Come summer time, the trails, rivers and peaks surrounding Crested Butte explode with a bevy of activity. Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, golfing or just basking in the Colorado sun are just a few of the things that one can enjoy when the snow melts.
Check out everything we have to offer. Whether it's on the mountain or off, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Dining

The adventure in Crested Butte doesn't just stop at the on-mountain experience. The sense of exploration continues off the slopes with some of the most diverse and distinctive bars, restaurants and nightlife found in any ski town. From sushi to sandwiches and everything in between, the choices of great places to dine and variety of food types is amazing. For a small town like this to have three locations for sushi, six great pizza places, and more than thirty bars is hard to believe.

Nightlife

The adventure in Crested Butte doesn't just stop at the on-mountain experience. The sense of exploration continues off the slopes with some of the most diverse and distinctive bars, restaurants and nightlife found in any ski town. From sushi to sandwiches and everything in between, the choices of great places to dine and variety of food types is amazing. For a small town like this to have three locations for sushi, six great pizza places, and more than thirty bars is hard to believe.

Shopping

The shopping is also an adventurous undertaking with small specialty shops and galleries to explore, each one distinct in its offerings and style. Your adventure begins the moment you arrive in Crested Butte and continues as you get to know the people and discover this special place that brings out the colorful, brighter more adventurous you.

Spa

Overview

Crested Butte has long been recognized as the last great Colorado Ski Town. Words like authentic, genuine, unpretentious and fun come to mind again and again after visiting this spectacular valley. Group events in Crested Butte are unforgettable because of our unmatched surroundings and outstanding celebrations. It is the perfect setting to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life- and reconnect with family, friends and colleagues.

Weddings

Crested Butte's breathtaking landscape offers the perfect backdrop for your special day. Spectacular views combine with unique reception venues, professional catering staff, and first class lodging to help you manage all the details of your wedding.

Meetings

Nestled high in the Colorado Rockies, Crested Butte is a refreshing change. You can feel the vitality of this great Colorado ski town as you wander through the quaint, Victorian, national historic district with its choices for fine dining, brew pubs, shopping and nightlife.

School & Youth Group

Crested Butte Mountain Resort has been hosting church and youth groups for many years offering a fantastic value, a safe resort and town and a memorable trip. With fantastic properties such as the Plaza Condos, Paradise Condos and the Grand Lodge in conjunction with ample meeting space for nightly meetings CBMR can host the ideal trip for your church or youth group.

Ski Clubs

Nestled high in the Colorado Rockies, Crested Butte is a refreshing change. You can feel the vitality of this great Colorado ski town as you wander through the quaint, Victorian, national historic district with its choices for fine dining, bars, shopping and nightlife.

Rentals

Summer Activities

There's a saying in the mountains that says, "I came for the winter, but I stayed because of the summer." Come summer time, the trails, rivers and peaks surrounding Crested Butte explode with a bevy of activity. Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, golfing or just basking in the Colorado sun are just a few of the things that one can enjoy when the snow melts.
Check out everything we have to offer. Whether it's on the mountain or off, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Mountain Adventure Camps

Dining

The adventure in Crested Butte doesn't just stop at the on-mountain experience. The sense of exploration continues off the slopes with some of the most diverse and distinctive bars, restaurants and nightlife found in any ski town. From sushi to sandwiches and everything in between, the choices of great places to dine and variety of food types is amazing. For a small town like this to have three locations for sushi, six great pizza places, and more than thirty bars is hard to believe.

Full Moon Party

March 0505:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Crested Butte Mountain Resort will host self-guided snowshoe or uphill ski tour. This event allows guests to experience the natural beauty of Mt. Crested Butte by moonlight on a self-guided. Guests will make their way up to the Ice Bar at Uley's Cabin for a bonfire and a bowl of warm chili prepared by Chef Schlaudecker of Uley's Cabin. Tickets include uphill access to and from the Ice Bar, a bowl of chili with fresh baked bread and a beer for participants over the age of 21. Snowshoe and...

Moonlight Snowshoe Tour

March 0507:00 PM – 10:00 PM

For a completely exhilarating experience try snowshoeing by the light of the full moon and explore Crested Butte Mountain with our guides. . CBMR features moonlight snowshoe tours three times a year, on the night of the full moon on January 5, February 3, and March 5. Included in this package is transportation by shuttle, snow shoes, poles, hot drinks and a snack. Remember to dress warm for this exciting evening adventure. Cot is $85 and can be reserved with th...

IFSA Junior Nationals Freeskiing Competitions

March 05 – 08All Day

The International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association was established in 1996 by freeskiing pioneer Shane McConkey. The Junior Big Mountain Freeskiing and Snowboarding system is comprised of regional events, national events, and one rotating North American Championship. The IFSA is responsible for sanctioning, insurance, protocol, and direction. Crested Butte Mountain Resort will host Nationals March 5-8, where Junior competitors ages 12-18 will compete in the famed Extreme Limits ter...

Big Air on Elk

March 0705:00 PM – 09:00 PM

The main street of downtown Crested Butte is transformed into a giant huck fest with Colorado Freeskier's annual event. After a huge kicker is built on Elk Avenue, skiers and riders are pulled to speed by the snowmobile and compete to impress with big air, tricks and the not so rare wipeout. The event then transforms into a night of festivities with live music and parties at local establishments through town.

reCreations Live Painting Class Almond Blossom by Vincent Van Gogh

March 1206:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Grab a friend and join artist Jennifer Vannatta at The Sweet Spot in Mt Crested Butte for one or all of these two-hour, instructor-led painting workshops. In each workshop, Jennifer will guide you through recreating a classical, well-known painting. Class will begin with a bit of information on the artist, the piece, how it was created, and where it hangs. Jennifer will then give tips on arranging your composition, mixing your paints, and applying various painting techniques to your canvas, enc...

USSMA Nationals

March 13 – 15All Day

The Ski Mountaineering National Championship race brings athletes from across North America to compete in an uphill, guide ridge climb and downhill ski race. This race offers quite the spectacle with the mountaineers climbing the guide ridge up Mt. Crested Butte

Backcountry Basecamp

March 14 – 1508:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Backcountry Magazine brings their Basecamp tour to Crested Butte Mountain Resort March 14-15, 2015, coinciding with USSMA Nationals. $20,000 worth of gear will be available throughout the weekend for demos. Be sure to check out the Basecamp in the base area yurt village and enter for your chance to win some gear in the raffle. The Basecamp raffle benefits a local non-profit each year that promotes backcountry awareness. The raffle drawing will take place at the après party...

The Center for the Arts presents Marc Cohn

March 1508:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Center for the Arts presents an evening with Marc Cohn.
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn has been obsessed with pop music for as long as he can remember: “I was hooked from day one. My older brother had a band that rehearsed in our basement, so I heard Bacharach, The Beatles, Ray Charles, and Motown coming up through the floorboards from the time I was six years old. By the time I was eleven though, the Beatles were breaking up and singer-songwriters were breakin...

4 Star Freeride World Qualifier

March 18 – 21All Day

Crested Butte Mountain Resort and the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association will host a 4 Star Qualifying event in conjunction with the Freeride World Tour in the famed Extreme Limits Terrain. Schedule:March 18- Venue Inspection
March 19- Qualifiers
March 20- Finals
March 21- Weather Day
For more information go to www.freeskiers.org

2 Star Freeride World Qualifier

March 18All Day

Crested Butte Mountain Resort and the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association will host a 2 Star Qualifying event in conjunction with the Freeride World Tour on February 27th and 28th. All athletes will qualify on Friday and competitors who make the cut to Finals will run on Saturday, weather permitting. The top athlete in each category will be awarded a “wildcard” spot in the 4 Star Qualifier at Crested Butte on March 19-21. For more information go t...

Crested Butte Film Festival Presents Pump

March 1907:00 PM – 09:00 PM

The Crested Butte Film Festival Monthly Series presents Pump
From the makers of Fuel (CBFF 2011) comes an eye-opening documentary that shows America's addiction to oil, from its corporate conspiracy beginnings to its current monopoly today, and explains clearly and simply how we can end it - and finally win choice at the pump. Pump shows us a variety of replacement fuels, we will be able to fill up our cars—cheaper, cleaner and American-made—and in the process, create more jobs for...

Skitown Breakdown Featuring Switchfoot with Brad Corrigan of Dispatch

March 2104:00 PM – 09:00 PM

Now in its sixth year, Crested Butte Mountain Resort will host their annual spring concert on March 21, Skitown Breakdown. Formerly known as Festevol, this event brings in national talent at an affordable rate; engaging both locals and visiting guests to celebrate spring with live music and a festival village in the base area. Doors open at 3:30 PM with Just How, 4:30 PM. is Brad Corrigan from Dispatch and then Switchfoot will play at 6:00 PM.Concert will be held at the Adve...

The Al Johnson Telemark Race

March 2209:00 AM – 04:00 PM

This Colorado costume event is as much fun to watch as it is to participate. In tribute a rugged 19th century mailman, competitors in wacky costumes climb 660 vertical feet, then descend 1200 feet down double-black diamond steeps some having never telemarked at all! Prizes for best times, best costumes, and best fall. The race can be tag-team or individual, or enjoyed as a spectator with access to the venue by an intermediate run.

The Grand Traverse/Soul Train

March 27 – 2809:00 PM – 12:00 AM

This extraordinary 40-mile backcountry ski race between the towns of Crested butte and Aspen, CO is a fundraiser for the CB Nordic Council. Coinciding with the Grand Traverse, KBUT community radio hosts a fundraising part called "Soul Train" at Butte 66. The party starts at 9 p.m. and runs until 2 a.m. So bring your dancing shoes and costume and watch the Grand Traverse athletes take off from the Butte 66 deck around midnight.

Winter Photography Workshop Adventures

March 28 – 2911:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join local professional photographer, Raynor Czerwinski, on a cross country ski tour out to the historic town of Gothic and stay the night in the Luxurious Maroon hut.
Spend the evening photographing the sunset over the historic buildings as well as the dramatic mountainous scenery. After dinner, return outside to a nighttime winter wonderland to photograph night sky.
The Maroon Hut Has raised the bar for backcountry living with a ground source heat pump for heating and hot water, electricity...

Taste of Crested Butte Presents: Crafted

March 2812:00 PM – 03:30 PM

Are you a foodie? Get a some spring sunshine, snow and a taste of beers, spirits, and food from around Colorado at Crafted on March 28, 2015 Ski some spring time slush then head over to the top of Painter Boy at Crested Butte Mountain Resort to join in on the tasting fun. This one-of-a-kind tasting experience features 19 of Colorado’s best breweries and distilleries and will be held at the top of Painter Boy lift on Crested Butte Mountain Resort. While enjoying de...

Center for the Arts presents Jukebox Burlesque

April 0309:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Center for the Arts presents Jukebox Burlesque.
Telluride Theatre's House of Shimmy Shake is back with a brand new show, Jukebox Burlesque. The company returns to Crested Butte with a traditional Burlesque show spanning the musical eras of the strip-tease realm. Local women have learned this seductive art-form in Telluride for 5 years and will shimmy, shake and show off all varieties of Burlesque. With plenty of pasties, boylesque and many many surprises. Its a pastie-party... and you're invit...

Slush Huck/Pond Skim

April 04All Day

The end of ski season is another excuse to celebrate, dress up in silly costumes and have wacky events, like the Slush Huck where contestants skim across water on their skis and snowboards. Get in your last turns of the season and go out with a bang!

The Ultimate Snowmobile Event

April 10 – 12All Day

The Ultimate Snowmobile EventApril 10 – 12There's still fun to be had after the lifts stop spinning with the 2nd Annual snowmobile contest that will crown the Ultimate Snowmobiler. Produced by 357 Productions, the Ultimate Snowmobile Event is sure to be exciting! Snowmobiling is a highly entertaining spectator sport. We definitely recommend coming up to the mountain to watch the action from the Butte 66 deck! There will be a Jumbotron in the base area that will be airing the various eve...